The 5th Batch of the Strengthening Family Relationships Seminar was successfully conducted in the Province of Guimaras, gathering 140 parent participants from seven partner barangays at the New Function Hall of Nueva Valencia. Organized by the JBLFMU Community Extension Services (CES) with full funding support from the ERDA Foundation, the seminar aimed to reinforce family bonds and equip parents with vital knowledge on legal and relational aspects of family life.
The activity was made possible through the strong support of the Municipal Local Government Unit of Nueva Valencia, which provided the venue and PA system. Atty. Shereal Ferrer-Vicho served as resource person on Family Laws, while Kiezel Escander and Krishyl Bangero led sessions on Parent-Child Relationships. Social Work student interns from IDC and CSCJ facilitated interactive activities. Simultaneously, a Community Needs Assessment was conducted to inform more responsive and sustainable family-centered programs.